Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old
Ichiro
£1200
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1200.
For beginners: Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1200)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 15 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)